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Chinese Myths & Tales: Epic Tales (Gothic Fantasy)
By Flame Tree Studio. 2018
Curated new Myths and Tales. Great floods and river Gods, snake spirits, and Immortals, China's unique set of mythological tales…
are derived from its vast expanse, diverse culture and the endless wars between tribes and dynasties. The result is a rich landscape of humanity, gods and spirits introduced here in this comprehensive book of folk tales and legendary exploits.The latest title in Flame Tree's beautiful, comprehensive series of Gothic Fantasy titles, concentrates on the ancient, epic origins of modern fantasy.Egyptian Myths (The World's Greatest Myths and Legends)
By Flame Tree Studio. 2018
The Myths of Ancient Egypt are tied intimately to the presence and natural rhythms of the Nile. With their animalistic…
mythology, the Egyptians explained the effects of famine, harvest, floods and death by creating a pantheon of gods that still holds our fascination today. This new book of classic tales brings the stories of the ancients to life, from the birth of creation by Ra, the sun god, to the murder of Osiris, and the revenge of Horus. We gain glimpses of the underworld and the afterlife, as the rulers of Egypt claimed lineage from the Gods both worshipped and fashioned by the people of Egypt, at a time when humankind had begun to shape the world around it.FLAME TREE 451: From mystery to crime, supernatural to horror and myth, fantasy and science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and mechanical men, blood-lusty vampires, dastardly villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover a storehouse of tales gathered specifically for the reader of the fantastic.Native American Myths (The World's Greatest Myths and Legends)
By Flame Tree Studio. 2012
The Algonquins, Iroquois, the legend of Hiawatha and The Last of the Mohicans – the tribes of North America and…
their folk tales are deeply fascinating because they are unique amongst the mythologies of the world. The tribes were isolated from outside influence for thousands of years and developed a fruitful, empathetic relationship with their landscape, evolving a tradition that respected and feared nature in equal measure. The retold tales collected for this new book celebrate the diverse tribal vision of a rich and powerful land that still resonates today.FLAME TREE 451: From mystery to crime, supernatural to horror and myth, fantasy and science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and mechanical men, blood-lusty vampires, dastardly villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover a storehouse of tales gathered specifically for the reader of the fantastic.African Myths (The World's Greatest Myths and Legends)
By Flame Tree Studio. 2018
Sub-Saharan Africa is a land of colourful contrasts and diverse cultures. Despite the destructive influences of colonialism and the slave…
trade and the lack of early written records, Africa has persevered with its powerful tradition of storytelling, with tales of its history passed down in songs and stories through the generations. Because of the huge diversity of lifestyles and traditions, no real unified mythology exists in Africa, but broadly speaking, a number of beliefs, ideas and themes are shared by African peoples. So this collection offers a selection of descriptions and tales, often those recorded faithfully by some of the first to put them to paper – tales of the gods, creation stories, trickster adventures, animal fables and stories which amuse and teach – from Olukun&’s Revenge, from the Yoruba people of west Africa, to The Story of the Glutton, from the Bantu-speaking peoples of east Africa, all brought together with the aim of providing an insight into the boundless and vibrant world of African myth. FLAME TREE 451: From mystery to crime, supernatural to horror and myth, fantasy and science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and mechanical men, blood-lusty vampires, dastardly villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover a storehouse of tales gathered specifically for the reader of the fantastic.Celtic Myths: Epic Tales (The World's Greatest Myths and Legends)
By Flame Tree Studio. 2012
Populated by gods, High Kings, wilfull Queens, noble warriors, fairies, goblins and wizards, the Celtic myths are unsurpassed in their…
variety and power. This new book is a dazzling collection of the most gripping Celtic tales, vividly retold, gathering together the legends and sagas of this ancient culture in a tribute to the heroism, romance and mystery of the Celtic people. FLAME TREE 451: From mystery to crime, supernatural to horror and myth, fantasy and science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and mechanical men, blood-lusty vampires, dastardly villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover a storehouse of tales gathered specifically for the reader of the fantastic.Myths of Babylon (The World's Greatest Myths and Legends)
By Flame Tree Studio. 2018
Babylonian myths, inherited in Mesopotamia from Sumeria, influenced by the ancient Assyrians represent a pinnacle of human achievement in the…
period around 1800 BC. Here we find humankind battling with the elements in their Flood myth, a grim creation story and the great Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest recorded literary treasures. Babylon, a powerful city state at the time of the ancient Egyptians was a centre of profound spiritual, economic and military power, themes all represented in the fragments and myths of this book of classic tales.FLAME TREE 451: From mystery to crime, supernatural to horror and myth, fantasy and science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and mechanical men, blood-lusty vampires, dastardly villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover a storehouse of tales gathered specifically for the reader of the fantastic.Greek & Roman Myths (The World's Greatest Myths and Legends)
By Flame Tree Studio. 2012
The classical gods of Rome uncoiled from the fertile imaginations of the ancient Greeks whose gods were passionate and violent,…
jealous of their powers and subject to both mighty outbursts of love and all-consuming bouts of vengeful war. The dark forces of the ancient world were held at bay by the resourceful and emerging civilisation that formed the basis of Western culture, providing a tradition of fabulous tales that are retold in this new book. FLAME TREE 451: From mystery to crime, supernatural to horror and myth, fantasy and science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and mechanical men, blood-lusty vampires, dastardly villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover a storehouse of tales gathered specifically for the reader of the fantastic.Chinese Myths: Epic Tales (The World's Greatest Myths and Legends)
By Flame Tree Studio. 2017
River Gods, snake spirits, mountain and Immortals, Chinese mythology is alive with ancient passions. China&’s unique set of mythological tales…
are derived from its vast expanse, diverse culture and the endless wars between tribes and dynasties. The result is a rich landscape of humanity, gods and spirits battling for survival and supremacy. This brilliant new book introduces the key themes and characters of Chinese legend before plunging into the fascinating stories themselves.FLAME TREE 451: From mystery to crime, supernatural to horror and myth, fantasy and science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and mechanical men, blood-lusty vampires, dastardly villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover a storehouse of tales gathered specifically for the reader of the fantastic.Celtic Myths & Tales: Epic Tales (Gothic Fantasy)
By Flame Tree Studio. 2018
Curated new Myths and Tales. The mythic invasions of Ireland, the mystical kingdoms, warriors, giants, creatures of the underworld and…
magic, these are the fantastic ingredients of Celtic legend. Because they told their own stories in the ancient way, by word of mouth, we understand the traditions of these proud people through the records of their mortal enemies, the Romans, but still they thrive, so bright and strong today.The latest title in Flame Tree's beautiful, comprehensive series of Gothic Fantasy titles, concentrates on the ancient, epic origins of modern fantasy.Indian Myths (The World's Greatest Myths and Legends)
By Flame Tree Studio. 2017
India, one of the great, ancient civilizations spawned a fascinating canon of myths and legends. With multiple gods, and a…
riot of colour and character this fantastic new book, Indian Myths, explores the themes and landscapes that created the tales, and reveals the boundless energy that has brought us the Ramayana,The Mahabharata, and retells the stories of Krishna, Buddha and Shiva, and some of the many different versions of creation. FLAME TREE 451: From mystery to crime, supernatural to horror and myth, fantasy and science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and mechanical men, blood-lusty vampires, dastardly villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover a storehouse of tales gathered specifically for the reader of the fantastic.Norse Myths: Epic Tales (The World's Greatest Myths and Legends)
By Flame Tree Studio. 2012
Myths & Legends. The Vikings and their norse gods fought a constant battle with nature. Their landscape, with its stark…
mountains and long nights created a particularly rough mythology, with profound contrasts and unforgettable heroes: Odin, Thor and Loki are just some of the familiar characters that maintain an influence over us today through movies, TV series and comics, to great fiction and epic poetry. This fabulous new book offers all the main tales with an introduction to the characters and the land that inspired them.FLAME TREE 451: From mystery to crime, supernatural to horror and myth, fantasy and science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and mechanical men, blood-lusty vampires, dastardly villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover a storehouse of tales gathered specifically for the reader of the fantastic.The Circus Rose
By Betsy Cornwell. 2020
From a New York Times best-selling author, a queer retelling of &“Snow White and Rose Red&” in which teenage twins battle evil…
religious extremists to save their loves and their circus family. YA fantasy perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Mackenzi Lee, and Laini Taylor. Twins Rosie and Ivory have grown up at their ringmaster mother&’s knee, and after years on the road, they&’re returning to Port End, the closest place to home they know. Yet something has changed in the bustling city: fundamentalist flyers paper the walls and preachers fill the squares, warning of shadows falling over the land. The circus prepares a triumphant homecoming show, full of lights and spectacle that could chase away even the darkest shadow. But during Rosie&’s tightrope act, disaster strikes. In this lush, sensuous novel interwoven with themes of social justice and found family, it&’s up to Ivory and her magician love—with the help of a dancing bear—to track down an evil priest and save their circus family before it&’s too late.The great Race of the Birds and Animals
By Paul Goble. 1991
A retelling of the Cheyenne and Sioux myth about the Great Race, a contest called by the Creator to settle…
the question of whether man or buffalo should have supremacy and thus become the guardians of Creation.It Must be Magic: Libro primo dei Racconti Intrecciati (Racconti Intrecciati #1)
By Sandra Sookoo. 2020
La forma più potente di magia è il libero arbitrio. Averell Woode è la figlia di un cacciatore, cresciuta di …
nascosto in un albero incantato, lontana dai mali del mondo. Sebbene sia abile in tutte le cose legate alla foresta, desidera ardentemente la vita oltre gli alberi. Un incontro casuale con uno sconosciuto sembra l'occasione perfetta per aprire le ali e andarsere, si innamora del fascino dell'uomo soprattutto quando un'avventura emozionante arriva a bussare alla sua porta. Devon James Quinn Lansdowne, il principe di riserva di Annanvale, sta cercando di evitare tutto ciò che odora di vita da palazzo. Non è interessato agli intrighi o alla politica e preferisce di gran lunga correre libero attraverso le aree boschive soprattutto quando è trasformato in lupo. Maledetto a mutare nella bestia ogni notte, non è in cerca di romanticismo, ma poiché il destino lo mette sulla strada di una donna che lo colpisce al cuore troverà la felicità nel cambiare le porprie idee. Quando Averell riceve un ultimatum da una regina cattiva - uccidi il Principe Azzurro di Annanvale o affronta la tua morte - si chiede se il destino non sia altro che magia oscura. Quinn non può permettere che ciò accada, perché Azzurro è suo fratello maggiore, ma come può rinunciare a una vita per l'altra? Quando la mezzanotte si avvicina e il ballo sta per finire ognuno dovrà fare la propria scelta. Se la fortuna e la magia saranno dalla loro parte, tutto, incluso l'amore, potrà essere salvato.Il druido
By Antonio Almas. 2020
Il libro affronta la cultura celtica, è un romanzo immaginario sulla vita di un druido innamorato di una giovane donna…
che lo cerca per problemi di salute. La storia si svolge in due fasi, permettendo al lettore di incontrare Ian da giovane e da adulto.Esmeralda Grunch en die Rooi Tulp
By Debbie Manber Kupfer. 2020
Esmeralda Grunch is 'n baie haal blomme fee. Sy woon in 'n tulp van die helderste rooi. As Esmeralda wegvlieg…
vir die dag, is Tulip hartseer. Wanneer sal sy terugkeer? 'N Verhaal van vriendskap vir die jongste leser.Tout ce que l’on ne voit pas
By Joan Llensa. 2020
“Tout ce que l’on ne voit pas” est un recueil d’histoires effrayantes qui nous emmènent aux limites de notre réalité. …
Jorge Magano Certains disent que la vraie terreur naît de ce que nous avons en nous. Et s’il est vrai que la société a évolué à pas de géants, ce n’est pas le cas de nos plus grandes craintes. Ouvrir la porte à “Tout ce que l’on ne voit pas” signifie pénétrer dans un monde dangereux et obscur qui nous terrorise. 23 récits courts qui, dans des contextes différents, attiseront vos peurs. Un voyage dans une ambiance tendue qui vous amènera à remettre en question la réalité telle que vous la connaissez. Voisins, immortalité, vengeance, réincarnation, enlèvement, mauvais traitements… Des thèmes qui se mêlent au surnaturel, au mysticisme et à l’imagination, et qui vous feront douter de ce que vous considérez comme acquis jour après jour. Joan Llensa ne veut pas faire peur. Ce jeune auteur veut montrer ce qui se cache sous nos yeux, surprendre le lecteur et traverser avec lui la mince frontière qui sépare la lumière de l’obscurité, la réalité du mystère. Dans chaque histoire, vous découvrirez un monde que vous ne pensiez pas si proche et que vous n’oublierez plus, même une fois le livre fermé. Auras-tu le courage de traverser? Au top des livres les plus vendus en Espagne, Italie et au Mexique depuis sa publication.A Ascensão de Mercúrio (As Aventuras de Hermes #1)
By Rebekah Lewis. 2020
Ninfas em perigo, deuses obsessivos, mulheres que literalmente não conseguem admitir quando estão erradas, e sátiros fora do controle. Apenas um…
dia normal para Hermes. Quando Zeus se recusou a exigir que Apolo soltasse Dafne de seu cativeiro no olimpo, a única escolha que restou para Hermes era libertar a ninfa ele mesmo. Uma tarefa simples para um deus com as suas habilidades, mas arriscar ficar sob a ira de Apolo nunca era bom para nenhum dos envolvidos. No entanto, ninfas aprisionadas não eram o suficiente para distraí-lo de sua antiga paixão que voltou a invadir a sua vida. Já fazia muito tempo desde que viu Hybris, e não podia ser em pior hora. Como a deusa da húbris, ela tinha muitas peculiaridades—como ser incapaz de pedir desculpas. E não importa o quanto ela tente assegurá-lo de que ele pode confiar nela, a lembrança da sua traição persiste. Enquanto eles bolavam um plano para salvar Dafne, Hermes logo suspeita de que não existia ameaça maior do que as tribulações de seu coração.The grave of Hestia
By Patrice Martinez, Edib Beširević. 2018
During the 1513th olympiad, the monarch Acrisios, king of New Argos, reigned over the Hellenic coalition with an iron fist…
... But the python of Delphi prophesied his death by the hands of his grandson. Then Acrisios took the lead and locked Danae, his daughter, into a penitentiary fortress, placed in a geostationary orbit, above the powerful Argos ... Danae and her son Perseus seemed lost forever, but Zeus Olumpios - the master of the Olympus - decided to put an end to the throne of the potentate... Free adaptation of the myth of Perseus, "The grave of Hestia" reflects the family condition of the dynasty of Atrides, tossed by couloir intrigues, feelings of hatred towards his relatives, where the game of power exposes the home to all deleterious temptations led by the autocracy...Ritorno al Palladio.
By Patrice Martinez, Federica Benigni. 2016
Il ciondolo della Gorgone è un'armatura che possiede terribili poteri occulti! Il destino a volte offre l'oppurtunità di essere famosi:…
per i medici, i ricercatori, i militari, i poeti o per i semplici comuni mortali. Ma gli allori della Gloria hanno sempre un prezzo e il giovane pastore Epimenide lo ha testato sulla sua pelle.